Chapter 546:

While Derek never revealed the complete contract, it was obvious to everyone that anything entered into a match like this had to be priceless.

After Derek’s intervention, the online furor began to cool.

Midnight came and went, ushering in the next round of voting.

As soon as the polls opened, the numbers skyrocketed.

Unlike yesterday’s landslide in Millie’s favor, this time her votes and Vivian’s raced forward side by side—locked in a dead heat. Millie took in the scene, her expression unreadable.

Vivian was far from an easy opponent.

Vivian might be pouring her energy into the Love of Vivian project, but everyone knew the real foundation of her reputation was that high-end villa floral design series—the one that had catapulted both her and her brand into the spotlight.

But beneath the shine, Millie understood the truth—this luxury line wasn’t a gold mine.

The potential for profit was limited. After all, only those who actually owned luxury villas could even consider paying for these extravagant designs.

It was no secret that Vivian’s business had surged years ago thanks to Brandon’s connections.

But most affluent clients preferred to keep their personal lives private from the public, and that included the interiors of their houses. No one wanted their opulent decor paraded in the media.

And now, with the future uncertain, Millie wondered how long Vivian could keep finding more clients for her signature work. Would Brandon keep opening doors for her, or would that support dry up?

She pushed those thoughts aside. Whatever deals Vivian struck behind closed doors were none of Millie’s business.

𝖁𝗂𝖾𝗐 𝖋𝗎𝗅𝗅 𝖈𝗈𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗇𝗍 at 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝗌﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

All that mattered was winning, one round at a time.

Millie lingered in her thoughts until her phone buzzed against the table. She glanced down, thumbed it open, and saw Myron’s name flash across the screen.

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